Linkedin H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Linkedin filed 1,046 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #36 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — up 17.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 100.0% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $179,079, 42% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
70% of Linkedin's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 3.0 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Linkedin's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (795 cases), Manager (52 cases), Data Scientist (27 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in CA (863), NY (94), WA (57).
FY2026 filings
1,046
Rank #36 nationally
Approval rate
100.0%
1,046 certified
Median salary
$179,079
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
3.0×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 70% of Linkedin's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 3.0 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 795 | $183,107 |
| Manager | 52 | $226,978 |
| Data Scientist | 27 | $188,689 |
| Product Designer | 20 | $143,240 |
| Strategic Operations Lead | 15 | $183,704 |
| Product Manager | 15 | $166,473 |
| Manager Strategic Finance | 12 | $161,765 |
| Associate Strategic Finance | 11 | $131,894 |
| Technical Program Manager | 10 | $179,538 |
| Sales Operations Associate | 8 | $118,883 |
Top worksite states
CA
863 filings
NY
94 filings
WA
57 filings
MA
6 filings
TX
6 filings
IL
6 filings
NE
3 filings
GA
2 filings
NJ
2 filings
NC
2 filings
Year-over-year trend
Linkedin filed 894 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 1,046 in FY2026 — an increase of 17.0%.
Linkedin H-1B FAQs
Does Linkedin sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Linkedin filed 1,046 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #36 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Linkedin's H-1B approval rate?
100.0% of Linkedin's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Linkedin pay H-1B workers?
Linkedin's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $179,079 (average $181,869). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Linkedin sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 795 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $183,107. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Linkedin hire H-1B workers?
CA is Linkedin's top H-1B worksite state with 863 filings in FY2026, followed by NY (94) and WA (57). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Linkedin?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Linkedin's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 3.0 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.